Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Simpler EMC version

One of the guys here (Dave Schecter) has done this
allready. Called it ZipEmc and can be seen here
http://209.211.253.35/cnc/zipemc.htm
It is an older version of emc but it worked real good for me
when I tried it. It makes a directory on your hard drive
called linux. From DOS cd to linux directory and run
the linux.bat file.

Bill

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> There are a lot of posts from folks just getting into CNC who are
> looking for software. EMC is the preferred choice for many of us,
> but not everyone is willing learn about linux, install a new OS, etc
> just to try it. The "Brain Dead Install" (BDI) CD helps, but you still
> have to be willing to partition your drive and have a video card
> that is supported by stable drivers. In other words, the barrier
> to entry is still pretty high.
>
> However, there has long existed a method for installing an entire
> linux system inside a single large file on an MS-DOS-formatted
> partition. This, along with a rewrite of one of the EMC user
> interfaces to run in text mode, would seem to eliminate most of the
> stumbling blocks. You would still have to reboot the machine to
> switch between EMC and dos/windows, but you can undo the install with
> a few delete commands.
>
> Those who found such an introductory system workable might soon want
> to do a full install.
>
> What do others think?
>
> Chris
>
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